Oregon Arts & Culture Caucus
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Formed in February 2023, Oregon's Arts and Culture caucus is the largest bipartisan caucus in the Legislature. Working with representatives and senators from across the state, the caucus strives to elevate the needs of Oregon's vibrant arts and culture community. The caucus is co-chaired by Rep. Rob Nosse (D-Portland) and Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City).
In May 2025, the caucus came together to issue a bipartisan appeal to their colleagues to fund arts & culture in the state.
Rep. Dacia Grayber (D-Tigard)
Rep. Annessa Hartman (D-Gladstone)
Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Ashland)
Sen. Deb Patterson (D-Salem)
Rep. Ricki Ruiz (D-Gresham)
Sen. Lew Frederick (D-Portland)
Sen. Kathleen Taylor (D-Portland/Milwaukie)
Sen. James Manning (D-Eugene)
Rep. Kevin Mannix (R-Salem/Keizer)
Rep. Daniel Nguyen (D-Lake Oswego)
Rep. Hai Pham (D-Hillsboro)
Rep. Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville)
Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner/Eastern Oregon)
Rep. Jules Walters (D-West Linn)
Rep. Shannon Isadore (D-Portland)
Rep. Travis Nelson (D-Portland)
Rep. David Gomberg (D-Central Coast/Otis)
Sen. Christine Drazan (R-Canby)
Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin (D-Wilsonville)
Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Portland)
Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City/Central Coast)
Rep. John Lively (D-Springfield)
Rep. Ben Bowman (D-Tigard)
Rep. Emerson Levy (D-Bend)
Sen. Mark Meek (D-Gladstone/Oregon City)
Rep. Thuy Tran (D-Portland)
Rep. Cyrus Javadi (D-Tillamook/Coastal Oregon)
Rep. Tom Andersen (D-Salem)
Rep. Sarah Finger McDonald (D-Corvallis)
Rep. Mari Watanabe (D-Beaverton/Hillsboro)
The Arts and Culture Caucus was formed in recognition of the vital role arts and culture play in the livability and prosperity of Oregon communities – and in enriching the lives of Oregonians. Formation of the caucus was led by the Oregon Arts Commission.